[Dany001]

Thanks for the responses thus far...

Originally Posted by mimimomo

She might be giving the shots all over again bc his 1st vaccination was given at 6 weeks of age...too young.

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Wow, I can't blame the vet for being concerned about the vaccine history. Too many were given too soon and now it's hard to say whether he is protected or not.

I understand the 6 week shot was too young---so did it negate the 8wk?

Thanks for providing the link Mimimomo---as one of the doctors stated in the article I read through that link---"Dr. Schultz has gone on record telling dog owners that if their dog receives a DHP (Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvo) shot at 12 weeks and then again once more, he may not need another vaccine for the rest of his life!"

That information confuses me, since he got those (12 & 16 wks) shots from the vet--why would he need a 3rd?

I hate to have to put him through an extra shot. This time the took him out of the room and gave him the shot privately where I could not view it but could still hear him yelp/cry (the first time they gave it to him in front of me--so I don't understand why privacy this time?)

Originally Posted by mimimomo

Make sure on his next visit, have the 3rd round of shots & do the rabies a few weeks later. Adverse reactions can occur in some dogs if given together.

Originally Posted by Ellie May

DAPP and rabies shouldn't be given on the same day.

Thanks for that info. I will have them wait on the Rabies!

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Not sure why they are going to do heartworm testing on a 20 week old, esp. if he has been on preventative. He shouldn't be allowed to play outside until 1-2 weeks after his last booster.

I thought that was odd as well---I will do some research & I will ask their reasoning when I make the next appointment.

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Come to think of it though, he did have them at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, so he is likely protected (within the next couple weeks).

That's what I'd like to believe, I will wait a week or two before, but I think we will explore more but I will keep him away from unknown dogs/areas of grass.